ELA+1+Lesson+18

__ Topic __ : __What Does Food Come From?__ (Lesson 18) Why do authors write non-fiction? Author's purpose

__ Common Core Standards __ RI.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. RI.1.10 With prompting and support, read informational texts appropriately complex for grade 1. RF.1.3c Know final -e and common vowel team conventions representing long vowel sounds. L.1.2a Capitalize dates and names of people. W.1.5 With guidance and support from the books, focus on the topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed. 4.L5.3a Humans need a variety of healthy foods, exercise, and rest in order to grow and maintain good health.

__ Suggested Student Objectives __ SW explain why the author wrote this type of informational text and why it is important. SW blend and read words with the 'ai' and 'ay' vowel pairs. SW blend and read words with the -'ll' and -'d' contractions endings. SW blend and read words with the "ay' and 'ain' phonograms. SW capitalize dates and names of people.

__ Additional Readings: __

__Bread Bakery__ (Anderson, Catherine)
__ Resource Links: __
 * http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=F8F9E14B-115F-4EFC-823C-E9534B9ED5C2&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US (How Is the Land a Resource?)
 * http://www.brainpop.com/science/ourfragileenvironment/naturalresources/preview.weml
 * http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=C54E6A8F-5F38-462B-AEE2-1E6A9523D477&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US (My Plate: Dietary Guidelines for Elementary Students)
 * http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=8F0B1990-C419-48CA-9284-5F05A204F483&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US (Where Does Food Come From?)

__ Activities __ Using magnetic letters, teacher will dictate words that have the 'ai' and 'ay' vowel pairs. Students will form that word with letters. Using magnetic letters, teacher will dictate words that have the -'ll' and -'d' contraction endings. Students will form that word with letters. Using magnetic letters, teacher will dictate words that have the 'ay' and 'ain' phonograms. Students will form that word with letters. Write a friendly letter to someone and tell about your favorite food.

__ Assessments __ Spelling and Journey's Lesson 18 Weekly assessments. Score writing to include parts of a friendly letter.

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